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Worried that your Thanksgiving break will be interrupted by an unexpected fire at work? Nothing ruins a turkey coma like a “data disaster” popping up out of nowhere. 🦃🔥 That’s why we help customers move from reactive mode to proactive mode using modern analytics tools in Microsoft Fabric. By putting your data to work, we make sure you can forecast, plan, and solve problems before they even happen. The result? You get to enjoy your holidays stress-free, with zero surprise interruptions. Unless, of course, you’re surprised by Aunt Linda’s “new” recipe again. 😏 Happy Friday, and here’s to keeping your holidays drama-free! #FridayFun #MicrosoftFabric #DataDrivenHolidays #ProactiveMode

A recent study showed that most companies—regardless of size—still run more than 80% of their business on Excel (or worse, pen and paper). 🗂️✏️ Inefficiencies aside, one of the risks of sticking with this status quo is that you don't have visibility to the goings-on across a significant portion of your business. If you're wrestling with these issues, the Power Platform offers an ideal digital on-ramp to seamlessly integrate all this scattered data—whether it’s in spreadsheets, paper forms, or shadow IT—into your broader data landscape, enabling automation, analytics, and better decision-making across your enterprise. Curious to learn how this works? Check out our blog post to learn how Power Platform can help you harness your data and unlock its full potential 👉 https://bit.ly/4hRVL5W. #PowerPlatform #DigitalTransformation #DataDrivenInnovation

Microsoft is taking Azure AI Search to the next level by integrating generative AI and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) capabilities into the core. Translation? Your search just got a whole lot smarter. 🧠 Imagine building powerful, AI-driven search models tailored to the business systems you use every day—like SAP. Now your users can find the answers they need in seconds, no matter where they are or how complex the data. 🔎 💡It’s not just about searching; it’s about transforming everyday experiences. From simplifying workflows to empowering smarter decision-making, this is the upgrade your business didn’t know it needed. Ready to level up? Let’s make it happen! 🚀 #AzureAI #GenerativeAI #SmarterSearch 📺Query Rewriting for RAG in Azure AI Search: https://bit.ly/48Rjdff

💡 With all the new features coming to Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio, we’re seeing a whole new era of AI unfold—one where copilots and autonomous agents join forces to create seamless, intelligent user experiences. 🔬 To try to make sense out of all the exciting news that's come down from the recent Copilot Wave 2 Update and Business Applications Launch Event, we locked James Wood in the #Bowdork lab and had him stare into his crystal ball 🔮 to see how these new features can be used to actively work with users to manage tasks, track processes, and even make intelligent decisions. Head on over to our Switched On blog to review his findings: https://bit.ly/4enw4am. #TransformationTuesday #MicrosoftCopilot #CopilotStudio #AI #AutonomousAgents #SwitchedOn #Bowdark 📺 Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2 Presentation: https://bit.ly/4fCGjZ8 📺 Microsoft Business Applications Launch Event Replay: https://bit.ly/4fA6Oi2

The IDC recently published a study documenting the top 5 trends they observed for AI in 2024: 👟 Enhanced productivity has become table stakes 🤖 Companies are gravitating to more advanced AI solutions 📈 Generative AI adoption and value is growing across industries 💰 AI leaders are seeing greater returns and accelerated innovation 🏋️♂️ Skilling remains a top challenge For more information and context from real-world customers, check out Microsoft's business value study 👉 https://bit.ly/3USQsck. There's some really compelling information in here that cuts through all the AI hype to get to a realistic look at where we are and where we're headed. Suffice it to say that the future's very bright. 😎 #AI #DigitalStrategy #TechAdoption #MondayMotivation

📥 If your company is like most, then your backlog of IT requests is probably overflowing. As the year wraps up and plans are made for 2025, IT teams are under tremendous pressure to juggle critical tasks while the list of requests keeps growing—making it difficult to prioritize next year’s innovations. 🤹 🚵♀️ If you're fighting an uphill battle with an ever-growing IT backlog, we’re here to help you get ahead and set your team up for future success. Building on the Microsoft Power Platform, we can cut down on repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and make real progress on your requests—giving your IT team room to focus on projects that drive real innovation. 😎 #microsoft #powerplatform #digitaltransformation #fridayfun 🔗 Power Platform Services: https://bit.ly/3CjaMgQ

😟 Struggling to figure out what to do with your legacy SAP ECC systems as the 2027 support deadline looms? You’re not alone. But don’t panic—James Wood has you covered in his latest Switched On blog article, "7 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Legacy SAP Systems". 💡In this post, James shares some practical, no-nonsense advice to help you not only keep the lights on but also thrive while you build a longer-term roadmap that makes sense for your business. It's time to stop worrying and start planning for the future. Head on over to our Switched On blog and check it out! 🚀 #SAP #ERP #SAPS4HANA #ComposableERP #SwitchedOn #Bowdark 🔗 7 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Legacy SAP Systems: https://bit.ly/3ZZsAag

🤔 Customers often ask, "Why Power Platform? What real value does it bring?" While we love diving into these conversations, sometimes it helps to hear it from an independent source. If you’re asking these questions too, check out this recent Forrester Research study 👇 revealing the economic impact of the Microsoft Power Platform: 📈 35% faster development, speeding time-to-market for new solutions ⌛ 25% less time to complete critical processes, thanks to automation 💰 Up to a 7% revenue boost that can be directly linked to employee empowerment These insights show Power Platform is more than a tech upgrade—it’s a game-changer for driving agility, team empowerment, and growth. 🚀 #microsoft #powerplatform #lowcode #nocode 🔗 Microsoft Blog Article: https://bit.ly/3UGvGg1 🔗 Power Platform Overview: https://bit.ly/3CjaMgQ

💡 With all the new features coming to Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio, we’re seeing a whole new era of AI unfold—one where copilots and autonomous agents join forces to create seamless, intelligent user experiences. 🔬 To try to make sense out of all the exciting news that's come down from the recent Copilot Wave 2 Update and Business Applications Launch Event, we locked James Wood in the #Bowdork lab and had him stare into his crystal ball 🔮 to see how these new features can be used to actively work with users to manage tasks, track processes, and even make intelligent decisions. Head on over to our Switched On blog to review his findings: https://bit.ly/4enw4am. #TransformationTuesday #MicrosoftCopilot #CopilotStudio #AI #AutonomousAgents #SwitchedOn #Bowdark 📺 Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2 Presentation: https://bit.ly/4fCGjZ8 📺 Microsoft Business Applications Launch Event Replay: https://bit.ly/4fA6Oi2

These days, so many of our customers are finding that their old-school data warehouse just isn’t cutting it anymore. As data volumes explode and business needs keep shifting, there's just not enough juice in these old systems to get the job done. 🪫 💡 That’s where modern data platforms like Microsoft Fabric come in. Building a solid data foundation takes work, but the payoff is absolutely worth it. With a modern platform, you’re not just shuffling data around – you’re unlocking insights, sparking innovation, and making room for smarter decisions. ✨ Curious about why it’s worth the investment? Dive into James Wood’s recent blog post to explore how a modern data platform can transform the way you work with data and fuel your organization’s growth. 📈 #MondayMotivation #MicrosoftFabric #DataFabric #DataMesh #DigitalTransformation #SwitchedOn 👉 Fueling Innovation: The Critical Role of Modern Data Platforms: https://bit.ly/4fHv6H8